
Travel Psychiatric Behavioral Health RN - $2,125 per week
LifePoint
Pickerington, OH, US,
43147
8 October 2025
Travel Psychiatric Behavioral Health RN - $2,125 per week at LifePoint summary:
A Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in psychiatric care for adults with severe persistent mental illness, working 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts in a 24-bed inpatient facility. The role involves providing assessments, medication reconciliation, and therapeutic communication while managing patients with diagnoses such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This is a 13-week travel nursing assignment based in Pickerington, Ohio, requiring certifications like BLS and Handle With Care, and at least 2 years of RN experience.
LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Pickerington, Ohio.
Job Description & RequirementsUnit Profile Facility Name: Columbus Springs East Behavioral Hospital Floor: Maple Unit Trauma Level: Position Information: • Facility Department/Cost Center: • Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN • Specialty: Psychiatry – severe persistent mental illness • Number of Openings: 1 • Shift: 7A – 7P • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours • Weekend Hours: yes • Call Requirements: no call • Required Certifications: BLS, Handle With Care (HWC) • Years of Experience: 2+ • Float Requirements: yes • Additional Notes: Unit Information: • Number of Beds: 24 • Patient Ratios: 8:1 varies • Equipment: B/P monitor, temperature thermometer, pulse ox, pyxis • EH R: pinpoint , HCS • Supervisor: Melanie Collins • Patient Population e.g. “geriatric, adult, peds, etc.”: Adults Hiring Profile: • Must Have Skills/Experience: Assessment, Columbia Suicidal Scale, CIWA/COWS Protocol, Medication reconciliation • Preferred Skillset/Experience: Inpatient acute care, Therapeutic communication • Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder • Personality Fit: Adaptable, Multitasker, Conflict resolution • Required Education: Associates degree Nursing Dress Code: • Scrub Color: Navy Blue • Any unacceptable attire: Local Rate: $72
Lifepoint Job ID #6-952355. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Mental Illness Care, Inpatient Care, Medication Reconciliation, Therapeutic Communication, Mental Health Assessment, Schizophrenia Treatment